AQUA DIRT

SAND LEVEL

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AQUA DIRT SAND LEVEL is the only Australian-engineered, cationic-only moisture leveller built for sandy loam, coarse sand, hydrophobic potting mixes, coir blends, and clay-contaminated or dispersive “quicksand” profiles. It is not a soil surfactant. Its positive charge grips loose grains and flocculates dispersive fines, slowing infiltration just enough and locking water, calcium, and fertiliser in the root zone while stabilising quicksand-prone mixes.

Why Growers, Greenkeepers, and Gardeners Switch to SAND LEVEL

Water that runs straight through turf, hot spots on fairways, hydrophobic potting mix that drains too fast, dry rings around drippers, and sand that collapses like quicksand when saturated all share one cause: sand and dispersive fines cannot hold charge.

SAND LEVEL adds that missing charge so you can:

Stabilise quicksand and clay-contaminated sands by binding grains and flocculating dispersive fines
Keep water in sandy soil and cut irrigation frequency on turf and fairways
Stop nutrient leaching in vegetable beds and furrow-irrigated cane
Slow run-off on sandy paddocks and coastal slopes
Balance moisture across patchy greens and combat fungal dry spot
Boost CEC so potassium and calcium stay available between feeds
Improve germination in sandy seedbeds and reduce hand watering in potted plants
Extend pivot cycles on desert sands and manage salt creep in irrigated sand belts
Treat sodic/dispersive clay sublayers beneath sand before paving, roads, or landscaping to prevent base failure

Field-proven gains

Site & Crop	Measured Benefit (90 days unless noted)
Almond orchard, Bannerton VIC	+61.9% steady-state infiltration · −32.5% nitrate and −40.9% phosphate leaching · canopy temperature −1.6 °C
Sugarcane furrows, Burdekin QLD	40 L/ha cut irrigation set time 35% and lifted uniformity across rows
Sports turf, Murray Bridge SA	+24–31% root-zone moisture (10–75 mm) · dry patch halved within 30 days

What It Does

Creates electrostatic binding and fines flocculation to remediate quicksand-like collapse
Levels moisture in hydrophobic zones for racecourses, golf greens, and sports ovals
Cuts evaporation from sandy loam, stabilises compost moisture, and holds liquid fertiliser near roots
Works alone or amplifies gypsum and Liquid Biochar in a single pass
Delivers uniform infiltration without surfactant residues

User	Common Sandy-Soil Problem	Result with SAND LEVEL
Desert Greening & Land Rehabilitation Projects	Extreme hydrophobic or saline sands; sand collapses into quicksand under load	Heavy reset (up to 1 L/m²) builds a stable, wetted base; maintenance keeps moisture and nutrients in place
Quicksand Remediation & Coastal Works	Clay-contaminated sands and dispersive fines that liquefy when saturated	Cationic binding plus fines flocculation increases shear strength and prevents collapse
Golf & Sports Turf Managers	Localised dry patch, hot spots, fertiliser striping	Uniform wetting, cooler canopies, consistent play surface
Nurseries & Landscapers	Coir/potting blends drain too quickly	Longer watering intervals, stronger plugs and transplants
Vineyards & Orchards	Sandy rows lose irrigation; canopy heat stress	Deeper wetting fronts, improved canopy cooling
Market Gardens & Greenhouses	Drip beds develop dry lines; nutrients leach	Stable moisture band, reduced runoff and fertiliser loss
Pasture & Paddock Owners	Sandy slopes shed rain; nitrate loss	Better rainfall capture, lower nutrient export
DIY Gardeners on Coastal Sands	Summer lawn browning; dry veg beds	Water finally infiltrates and plants stay hydrated

Application guide

Application Notes:

Sandy soils are the most unforgiving medium. They do not hold water, they do not hold nutrients, and they heat up and dry out faster than crops or turf can adapt. Hydrophobic sands go further: after repeated drying cycles the surface repels irrigation and rainfall, causing water to run off instead of soaking in. The result is uneven wetting fronts, hot spots, dry patches, fertiliser striping, and wasted inputs.

Sand is empty: no structure, no nutrient holding, no CEC. That is why it fails.
SAND LEVEL locks sand grains together, spreads water evenly, and stops leaching.
LIQUID BIOCHAR is the antidote: it adds the carbon and CEC that sand does not have, turning an empty medium into soil that can actually hold nutrients.
Apply SAND LEVEL every 4 weeks, let it dry to form the skin, and reapply if new sand blows in. Always pair with LIQUID BIOCHAR for real fertility and long-term stability.
Straight answers
Is it a wetting agent?
No. Wetting agents lower surface tension temporarily. SAND LEVEL uses cationic attraction to hold moisture all season, making it the best wetting agent alternative for hydrophobic soil without burn risk.
Will it clog fertigation lines?
Low viscosity and low foaming: safe for drip, boom, or pivot. Jar-test salty or high-NPK mixes first.
Can it replace water-holding polymers?
Polymers swell and break down. SAND LEVEL chemically binds water and nutrients, delivering a sustainable, re-sprayable solution that fits any drought-proof sandy sports oval or sandy pasture hill.
Does it work with compost or LIQUID BIOCHAR?
Yes. Charge attraction lets carbon, microbes, and calcium bond to sand, improving colonisation of microbes in sandy soil and holding potassium in vineyard rows.

Pro tips

Apply just after coring, de-thatching, or light cultivation for maximum depth.
Split rates above 500 L ha into two passes if water volume is limited.
Use before seeding to give a quick fix for water-repellent soils and improve germination.